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July 9, 2020 · Air Creation/Sides Rick A Manta 503 No Series · N980WC
Ramona, CA
Overview
Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
July 9, 2020
Injury Outcomes
1 injury (1 minor injury)
Location
Ramona, CA
Aircraft
Air Creation/Sides Rick A Manta 503 No Series (2008)
Tail Number
N980WC
Injuries
Minor
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
WPR20CA255
The solo student pilot of a weight shift control aircraft reported that, while on final approach to land, turbulence increased with a moderate crosswind. The student pilot increased the approach speed to compensate for the turbulence. On touch down the aircraft bounced about 3 ft and he attempted to compensate for the turbulence and crosswind and forced the aircraft down. The aircraft was not aligned with the runway heading on the second touch down and the nose wheel dug in. The aircraft subsequently nosed over. The aircraft sustained substantial damage to the wing. The student pilot reported that there were no preimpact mechanical failures or malfunctions with the airframe or engine that would have precluded normal operation.
NTSB Probable Cause
Aircraft-Aircraft oper/perf/capability-Performance/control parameters-Landing flare-Not attained/maintained - C
Full Narrative
The solo student pilot of a weight shift control aircraft reported that, while on final approach to land, turbulence increased with a moderate crosswind. The student pilot increased the approach speed to compensate for the turbulence. On touch down the aircraft bounced about 3 ft and he attempted to compensate for the turbulence and crosswind and forced the aircraft down. The aircraft was not aligned with the runway heading on the second touch down and the nose wheel dug in. The aircraft subsequently nosed over. The aircraft sustained substantial damage to the wing. The student pilot reported that there were no preimpact mechanical failures or malfunctions with the airframe or engine that would have precluded normal operation.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time11:00 PDT
Nearest AirportRAMONA (0nm N)
Runway27
Runway Length5001 ft
Runway Width150 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Flight Plan ActivatedNo
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftAir Creation/Sides Rick A Manta 503 No Series
Tail NumberN980WC
Aircraft CategoryWsft
DamageSubstantial
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsRotax · 503DCSI · Reciprocating · 65
Seats2
People & Injuries
Injury Summary1 injury (1 minor injury)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor1
Uninjured0
Total1
Crew 1Age 58 · Sprt · Minor
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind300° @ 6 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point50
Altimeter29.90 inHg
Observation Time18:16
Weather SourceWFAC